Wisconsin Administrative Code
Physical Therapy Examining Board
Chapter PT 6 - Referrals
Section PT 6.01 - Referrals

(1) In addition to the services excepted from written referral under s. 448.56, Stats., a written referral is not required to provide the following services, related to the work, home, leisure, recreational and educational environments:

(2) A physical therapist providing physical therapy services pursuant to a referral under s. 448.56(1), Stats., shall communicate with the referring physician, chiropractor, dentist or podiatrist as necessary to ensure continuity of care.

(3) A physical therapist providing physical therapy services to a patient shall refer the patient to a physician, chiropractor, dentist, podiatrist or other health care practitioner under s. 448.56(1m), Stats., to receive required health care services which are beyond the scope of practice of physical therapy.